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Children's Videos

Bill Cosby: Aesop's Fables
VHS Tape - Bill Cosby plays the master storyteller Aesop in this imaginative, freewheeling program that combines live action and animation. The program's featured story is the classic tale of The Tortoise and the Hare. 30 mins. $14.95.		 African Journey
VHS Tape - A Canadian high school student's father takes a job with an African mining company. Initially angry with his father for leaving, the young man, Luke, finds himself in Africa on a visit. There he encounters Themba, the son of one of his father's colleagues. The two become friends despite the cultural differences that separate them. Two volume set. $79.95.
African Story Magic
VHS Tape - An urban child is exposed to the wonder and magic of traditional African folklore. Brock Peters narrates this tale of cultural awakening as legends and rituals are brought to life. 27 mins $14.95.

Tell Me Who I Am
- contains music children love, messages parents appreciate and a galaxy of stars including: Brock Peters from "Roots II" and "Star Trek VI" as the voice of Imhotep. Bumper Robinson from "A Different World" and "Living Single" as the voice of Funzi. Camille Winbush from "Minor Adjustments" as the voice of Nia. 35 mins. $ 19.99

Whitewash

When Helene Angel walks home from school with her older brother she is attacked by a street gang and painted white. The effect on Helene and her family is devastating. But an outpouring of love and understanding from Helene's friends, classmates, and family helps her face what has happened, and draws the community together. 25 mins. $17.95

Happily Ever After Fairy Tales for Every Child

As seen on HBO, fully animated videos featuring the voices of Denzel Washington, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Smits, Vanessa Williams and many more. The series includes: Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast. The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, The Emperor's New Clothes, Cinderella and Rumpelstilskin.
Afro-Classic Folk Tales Vol. 1
VHS Tape - This collection of Afro-centered folk tales will promote positive self-affirming values among all children. Storyteller Sybil Destu narrates two traditional folk tales: an animated film about the spider, Anansi, and another about a tiger. 1993 30 mins. $32.95		 Dreadlocks and the Three Bears
VHS Tape - The classic tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" is transformed into an essay about identity, heritage and roots. Director Alile Sharon Larkin draws on the works of collage artists Leo Lionni, Romare Bearden and Varnette Honeywood to re-imagine the story of Dreadlocks, who finds herself in the home of the Three Bears, in Teddy Bear Forest. 1992, 13 mins.$16.95
Afro-Classic Folk Tales Vol. 1
VHS Tape - This second installment of Afro-Classic Folk Tales includes a "Brer Rabbit" and "Woodpecker" cartoon, as well as an old African tale told by puppets. 30 mins. $32.95		 One-Minute Bible Stories: Old Testament
VHS Tape - Five-time Emmy Award-winner Shari Lewis brings 26 stories from the Hebrew Bible to life with the help of her hand puppet, Lamb Chop. In under one minute's time, these two use their unique comic style and animation to tell these delightful tales in a new . 30 min, $16.99